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Thousands gather to commemorate battle of Koregaon Bhima
Among those paying their respects was Minister of State Madhuri Misal, who highlighted the importance of the day
Thousands of people gathered on Wednesday at Bhima Koregaon village in Pune district to mark the 207th anniversary of the historic Bhima-Koregaon at the battle obelisk (Vijay Stambha) memorial. The memorial stands as a tribute to the valiant soldiers who fought in the battle on January 1, 1818. The annual gathering at Koregaon Bhima is a significant event, drawing visitors from across the country to honour the pivotal conflict between the British East India Company and the Peshwa faction of the Maratha Confederacy. The battle is remembered as a symbol of resistance against oppression and has deep historical and cultural significance.
Among those paying their respects was Minister of State Madhuri Misal, who highlighted the importance of the day.
“This is a significant day. Babasaheb [Ambedkar] made a huge contribution to our country. Our nation is built on the foundation of his Constitution,” she said.
To manage the massive influx of visitors, Pune district collector Suhas Diwase outlined the extensive arrangements made for the event.
“We had made ample arrangements for visitors to come and pay respect here,” he said.
The 200th-anniversary celebrations in 2018 were marred by violence, leading to one fatality and several injuries. To prevent any untoward incidents this year, authorities have implemented strict security measures, including the registration of 58 cases against 162 individuals involved in the 2018 unrest.
